Stock Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
- A Rare Monday - Friday role, Normal Office hours with an early finish Fridays!
- The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits
About Our Client
Our client is an expanding Furniture distribution business who are currently looking for a Stock Controller based at their central warehouse in Bolton.
Job Description
- Maintaining Stock levels for Branches and Central Warehouse
- Forecasting stock for order planning
- Inventory planning orders with Suppliers in line with forecast
- Maintenance of SAP information and parameters
- Daily replenishment of Branch requirements
- Creating codes and processing special orders
- Posting stock to the SAP system
- Liaise with Suppliers, Branches and Central Warehouse
- Supporting Branches and Warehouse Stock takes and adjusting system levels
- Chasing Supplier orders, maintaining system purchase orders and dates
- Provide 'early warning' system to the Stock Control department of potential shortfalls in stock
- Analysis of customer sales and stock levels
- Working closely with other departments, i.e. Procurement, Marketing and Finance
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will live within a commutable distance to Bolton and hold the following attributes and experience:
- Inventory ordering with Suppliers to forecast and stock levels
- Computer literate with advanced Excel Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
What's on Offer
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and other benefits.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Stock Controller roles across Michael Page's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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